151. HIS gentle and patient hand extended to me...as we walk out this journey together
152. the daily sound and sight of a lone mocking bird perched in a leafless tree silhouetted against a day-breaking sky reminding me that we are never more lonely than when we are trying to sing everyone else's song
153. the gift of the book The Valley of Vision from a friend who faithfully nourishes my soul here
154. a morning cup of hot water with freshed squeezed lemon juice
155. my current Thursday morning Bible study in 1 Peter with women in my church
156. time spent in the kitchen baking and decorating cookies with Jenna
157. clean floors
158. the book The Chosen by Chaim Potok
159. the slight change in the slant of the sun's light announcing autumn's arrival
160. the Lord's reminder to me this week that true beauty in a woman is not to be looked for but to be listened for.....
161. the camera my husband gave to me for my birthday this year
162. the rhythm of the rain tapping against the awnings on my little home-sweet-home
163. a morning-full of all new mercies
164. a telephone call from my 15 year old niece...just to say, "Hi, Aunt Debi" :)
165. the rest of my wonderful family
166. one of my favorite kitchen tools
167. the opportunity to be a part of what God has done and is doing here
168. the smile of recognition that lights up my grandson's face when he sees me
169. the smell of clean clothes as steam from the iron presses out their wrinkles
170. old recipes in my grandmother's handwriting
